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parental

pa·ren·tal

US/pəˈɹɛn.təl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced

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2.

relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

  • “parental guidance”
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Origin

From Middle French parental, from Latin parentālis, from parens (“parent”).

Phrases

  • parental alienation
  • parental alienation syndrome
  • parental control
  • parental duty
  • parental figure
  • parental home
  • parental leave
  • parental love

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